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David Griffin injury and suspension
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• Pels VP praises Zion, calls injury 'disheartening'Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster....2024 -
• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson leaves loss to Lakers with apparent injury
Zion Williamson looked unstoppable during Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, a 110-106 loss, until the New Orleans Pelicans star stopped early. He exited in the final minutes of the matchup after with an apparent injury, slamming a towel and walking to the locker room in the fourth quarter. TNT’s Allie LaForce reported that Pelicans Executive Vice Presi...2024Check it out Zion Williamson
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• David Griffin On Zion Williamson's Health: 'A Big Part Is On Him'David Griffin addressed Zion Williamson's health and conditioning on Friday, placing some responsibility back on Williamson. "I think a big part is on him. I think there is a lot he can do better. And he would, I think, tell you that. "I think we need to do a better job examining the whole situation top to bottom a little bit better," said Griffin on Friday. Williamson, who played in 29 games this...2023See more articles Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans Notes: Williamson, McCollum, Temple, Liddell
If the Pelicans had advanced beyond the play-in, Zion Williamson might have had a chance to return from his hamstring injury this spring, but that was far from a lock. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin confirmed on Friday that Williamson hadn’t even begun participating in full-court 3-on-3 scrimmages, let alone 5-on-5 action (Twitter […]...2023Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado Out At Least One More Week
The Pelicans issued a formal injury update on Jose Alvarado on Tuesday, announcing in a press release that the second-year guard has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities. However, according to executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin, Alvarado has been ruled out for New Orleans’ play-in game vs. Oklahoma City on Wednesday and […]...2023See also Jose Alvarado
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• Southwest Notes: Zion, Irving, Mavericks, Porter
After getting more discouraging news about Zion Williamson this week, the Pelicans are preparing to face the start of the postseason without him, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. Executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced that Williamson remains out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury, making him unavailable for the play-in tournament or […]...2023See more Zion Williamson
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• Injury Notes: Zion, J. Brown, Middleton, Schröder, Biyombo
Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced on Thursday that Zion Williamson would remain out indefinitely as he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since January 2. According to Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Griffin clarified on Friday that Williamson will not suit up for the […]...2023Continue with Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson Remains Out Indefinitely With Hamstring InjuryThe New Orleans Pelicans continue to not have an idea on when Zion Williamson may return from a hamstring injury. David Griffin released the following statement with an update on Williamson: "After further evaluation, it has been determined that Zion Williamson will continue his rehabilitation and conditioning regimen. We will continue to monitor his progression and updates will be provided as war...2023See also Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Working Out; Injury to be Re-Evaluated Next Week
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson will have his hamstring injury re-evaluated in the middle of next week, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT. Williamson has been sidelined since early January, then suffered a setback — which executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said would keep Williamson longer than initially expected. Williamson has been […] The post ...2023Click for news about Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss time after All-Star break with hamstring injury
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson re-aggravated the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 2 and is expected to miss multiple weeks after the All-Star break, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Sunday. Here’s what you need to......2023Click for news about Zion Williamson
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David Griffin injury and suspension
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• Pels VP Griffin: Zion extension an 'easy decision'David Griffin said that while the team would need to indemnify itself against the risk of further injuries, giving Zion Williamson an extension is an "easy decision."...2022Check it out Zion Williamson -
• David Griffin 'confident' Pelicans will sign Zion Williamson to max extensionNo player eligible for a rookie-scale extension has ever turned down a maximum-salary offer, but given Williamson's injury history, the Pels may seek protections within the deal....2022See also Zion Williamson -
• Report: Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss seasonPelicans lead executive David Griffin said in September of Zion Williamson's foot injury, “His timeline should get him back on the court in time for regular season.”...2022Read about Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans star Zion Williamson abruptly shuts down trade rumors with stern message on future
Zion Williamson has yet to play for the New Orleans Pelicans this season due to a lingering foot injury. There have also been countless rumors insinuating that Zion is not happy with the organization, most notably because of a “rift” and “lack of trust” with David Griffin. Well, after showing some love to Pelicans teammates […] The post Pelicans star Zion Williamson a...2022See also Zion Williamson
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• Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fans cringe
The Zion Williamson saga this season has been a painful one for the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans. It all started when David Griffin announced at Media Day that the New Orleans Pelicans star had undergone offseason foot surgery. While Griffin said the expectation was that Williamson would be back for the start of […] The post Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fa...2021Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• RUMOR: Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s outlook on $100 million extension amid weight, injury problems
Anthony Davis. Chris Paul. Now, Zion Williamson? Could the 21-year-old phenom be the next superstar to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and follow in the footsteps of the big names before him? At this point, it sounds like this is going to be a real possibility. The Pelicans — general manager David Griffin, in particular […] The post RUMOR: Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s outlook o...2021See more articles Zion Williamson
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• Report: Pelicans concealed Zion Williamson’s injury due to his desire for privacyZion Williamson broke his foot at some point before Aug. 8…. …Pelicans lead executive David Griffin revealed Sept. 27....2021Click for news about Zion Williamson -
• Pelicans guard DiDi Louzada suspended 25 games by NBA
New Orleans Pelicans guard DiDi Louzada has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone, it was announced today by the NBA. Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin: “On behalf of the New Orleans Pelicans organization, we … Continue reading "Pel...2021See more New Orleans Pelicans
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• RUMOR: Zion Williamson injury, heated confrontation with ex-coach could get David Griffin fired
Despite the fact that we’re barely a month into the new season, it has become abundantly clear that David Griffin’s job security as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans is anything but secure. According to reports, recent events have led to Griffin now being in danger of getting fired […] The post RUMOR: Zion Williamson injury, heated...2021See also Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson to Miss Start of Season Due to Foot Injury
The NBA season kicks off in less than a week, and the New Orleans Pelicans will be missing one of their star players for the start of the year. Pelicans general manager David Griffin said to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez on Thursday that All-Star forward Zion Williamson would miss the first few weeks of the NBA […] The post Zion Williamson to Miss Start of Season Due to Foot Injury appeared firs...2021See more articles Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson injury update should worry Pelicans fans
It looks like Zion Williamson’s recovery from his offseason foot surgery is not progressing as expected. Even though New Orleans Pelicans exec David Griffin said during Media Day that Zion will be ready in time for the regular season, the latest update isn’t promising. New Pelicans head coach Willie Green confirmed that Williamson has not […] The post Zion Williamson injury updat...2021See also Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans' Zion Williamson had surgery on fractured right foot, expected back 'in time for the regular season'
David Griffin says the team is 'optimistic' about Zion's recovery process after the star broke his foot early in the offseason...2021Click for news about Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans' Zion Williamson has surgery on fractured right foot, expected back 'in time for the regular season'
David Griffin says the team is 'optimistic' about Zion's recovery process after the star broke his foot early in the offseason...2021See more Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s timetable to return after offseason foot surgery, revealed
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin dropped a bomb on Media Day, announcing that superstar Zion Williamson underwent right foot surgery in the offseason. Williamson suffered a fractured foot before Summer League but is expected to return for the start of the regular season. Here’s video of Griffin delivering the […] The post Pelicans sta...2021Check it out Zion Williamson
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• Zion had foot surgery, should be ready for seasonZion Williamson suffered a broken right foot during the summer but should be available for the regular season, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said on Monday....2021See more articles Zion Williamson -
• Controversial Zion Williamson injury comments lead to massive fine for Pelicans VP
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin has been punished by the NBA for his controversial comments on officiating, which he blamed for the injury of Zion Williamson. The NBA announced that Griffin has been fined $50,000 for publicly criticizing officials and making comments that are “detrimental to the league.” The Pelicans exec made […] The post Controversia...2021See also Zion Williamson
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• Pelicans executive David Griffin fined for comments about Zion Williamson, refereeingPelicans lead executive David Griffin went off on how Zion Williamson is refereed in the aftermath of the star's finger injury....2021Check it out Zion Williamson -
• NBA fines David Griffin $50K for criticizing refs after Zion Williamson's injuryGriffin’s comments came Friday in response to a fractured finger that could keep Zion Williamson out for the rest of the season....2021See more articles Zion Williamson -
• David Griffin blames Zion Williamson's injury on NBA officials: 'He's been absolutely mauled in the paint'
Griffin added that "There's more violence encouraged in the paint against Zion Williamson than any player I've seen since Shaq"...2021Read about Zion Williamson
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• Zion Williamson’s injury draws strong message from Pelicans VP to league
It’s safe to say that New Orleans Pelicans executive Vice President David Griffin thinks the NBA is not protecting the players enough, or at least Zion Williamson. Griffin sent a strong message to Adam Silver and Co. after the Pelicans announced Williamson is out indefinitely due to a fractured left ring finger. The Pelicans VP […] The post Zion Williamson’s injury draws strong m...2021See also Zion Williamson